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is senator hagel up for it? scuba diving the great barrier reef with sharks, or jumping into the market, he goes with people he trusts, which is why he trades with a company that doesn't nickel and dime him with hidden fees. so he can worry about other things, like what the market is doing and being ready, no matter what happens, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense, from td ameritrade. a j2 >>> the roundtable coming right up. what's their take on the new congress? the late night comics have already had their first say. >> today members of the 113th congress today were sworn in at the capitol after which they were like, well, that's enough sport for the year. >> how many are in favor of this deal? [ applause ] how many against this deal? [ cheers and applause ] how many are happy you don't have to hear this stupid phrase "fiscal cliff" anymore? [ cheers and applause ] i've always had to keep my eye on her... but, i didn't always watch out for myself. with so much noise about health care... i tuned
is senator hagel up for it? scuba diving the great barrier reef with sharks, or jumping into the market, he goes with people he trusts, which is why he trades with a company that doesn't nickel and dime him with hidden fees. so he can worry about other things, like what the market is doing and being ready, no matter what happens, which isn't rocket science. it's just common sense, from td ameritrade. a j2 >>> the roundtable coming right up. what's their take on the new congress? the...
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chuck hagel understands that. he understands what it's like to be wounded, and he would probably pay very close attention to that. >> richard haass, the questions are coming at senator hagel from so many different directions, questions about his views on gay rights and israel and heard senator corker about questions from his staff on his temperament. you served in the administration, head of the foreign relations committee. what should be relevant? >> his ability to run the pentagon and views on position and i think there is a space and should be for the hearings and more broadly to ask chuck hagel what is he prepared to do about iran, what does he think the right mix of sanctions or possible use of military force? what should we be doing about cutting the pentagon budget or senator corker said about nuclear issues? all totally legitimate. where i think people are going over the line is how many attacks -- questioning whether he's an anti-semite. i've known him for 20 years. for what it's worth, i think that's pre
chuck hagel understands that. he understands what it's like to be wounded, and he would probably pay very close attention to that. >> richard haass, the questions are coming at senator hagel from so many different directions, questions about his views on gay rights and israel and heard senator corker about questions from his staff on his temperament. you served in the administration, head of the foreign relations committee. what should be relevant? >> his ability to run the pentagon...
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other folks would like to know more about where did hagel's money came from. i don't find it unseemly to say to a potential secretary of defense or secretary of the treasury, tell me what you've been doing while you were out of public office. >> let me point out also you had north korea doing its nuclear test. we've got a drawdown on afghanistan, all of these very significant issues and chuck hagel is being asked about sneaking fees that he may have received three or four or five years ago. >> may or may not have received. and i want to show you the one guy more than any other that blocked this is the new senator, ted cruz. barely in office a month and listen to this exchange he had with john mccain. >> it is at a minimum relevant to know if that $200,000 that he deposited in his bank account came directly from saudi arabia, came directly from north korea. >> senator hagel is an honorable man. he has served his country, and no one on this committee at any time should impugn his character or his integrity. >> now, cruz went on to say, i don't have any evidence
other folks would like to know more about where did hagel's money came from. i don't find it unseemly to say to a potential secretary of defense or secretary of the treasury, tell me what you've been doing while you were out of public office. >> let me point out also you had north korea doing its nuclear test. we've got a drawdown on afghanistan, all of these very significant issues and chuck hagel is being asked about sneaking fees that he may have received three or four or five years...
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communication -- >> thank you, but, no. >> obama administration, gates, hagel, lahood. we're trying to do the right thing -- >> we're out of time. anybody think he's not going to get confirmed? >> he's going to get confirmed absolutely. >> great roundtable. stephanie will stick around and answer your facebook questions on the web exclusive and george saunders getting attention over his new book "tenth of december." he joins us next. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 seems like etfs are everywhere these days. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 but there is one source with a wealth of etf knowledge tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 all in one place. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 introducing schwab etf onesource™. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 it's one source with the most commission-free etfs. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 one source with etfs from leading providers tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 and extensive coverage of major asset classes... tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 all brought to you by one firm tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 with comprehensive education, tools and personal guidance tdd#: 1-800-345-2550 to help you find etfs that may
communication -- >> thank you, but, no. >> obama administration, gates, hagel, lahood. we're trying to do the right thing -- >> we're out of time. anybody think he's not going to get confirmed? >> he's going to get confirmed absolutely. >> great roundtable. stephanie will stick around and answer your facebook questions on the web exclusive and george saunders getting attention over his new book "tenth of december." he joins us next. tdd#: 1-800-345-2550...
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>> oh, yeah, this -- hagel was a sacrificial lamb. the reality is the problem is in the white house, the problem is that this administration takes too many decisions there, micromanages too much from there and is divided themselves within the white house about whether they take a strong stance on a group like isis or they take halfway measures. that causes problems down the line. hagel was a victim of those problems, not a cause of them. >> one of the things, bret, there were some whisperings that hagel had sort of gone native and channeling the frustrations of the military. so does that matter? is that the point or do you agree with david? >> i agree with david in the sense that the whole hagel saga from the moment of his nomination up until right now is so emblematic of everything that's wrong with obama's management style. i mean, he went out of his way to pick a fight with congress in nominating hagel. i don't think the white house then saw just the kind of opposition he would get or how poorly hagel would perform. they also toute
>> oh, yeah, this -- hagel was a sacrificial lamb. the reality is the problem is in the white house, the problem is that this administration takes too many decisions there, micromanages too much from there and is divided themselves within the white house about whether they take a strong stance on a group like isis or they take halfway measures. that causes problems down the line. hagel was a victim of those problems, not a cause of them. >> one of the things, bret, there were some...
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when senator hagel left the senate in 2008, you praised his clear voice and stature on foreign policy and national security. do you stand by that praise? >> well, whoever is nominated for secretary of defense is going to have to have a full understanding of our close relationship with our israeli allies, the iranian threat and the importance of having a robust military. so whoever that is i think will be given a thorough vetting, and if senator hagel is nominated, he'll be subjected to the same kind of review of his credentials as anyone else. >> several of your colleagues have come out against his appointment saying he's not sufficiently supportive of israel or tough enough on iran among other issues. do you share their concerns? >> well, i'm going to take a look at all the things that chuck has said over the years and review that and in terms of his qualifications to lead our nation's military. >> but do you still believe he has the stature on foreign policy and national security to be secretary of defense? >> well, he certainly has been outspoken in foreign policy and defense over
when senator hagel left the senate in 2008, you praised his clear voice and stature on foreign policy and national security. do you stand by that praise? >> well, whoever is nominated for secretary of defense is going to have to have a full understanding of our close relationship with our israeli allies, the iranian threat and the importance of having a robust military. so whoever that is i think will be given a thorough vetting, and if senator hagel is nominated, he'll be subjected to...
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. >> my reference to the -- >> are you going to answer the question, senator hagel? >> he seemed to lose some of the republican support he may have had. are you still confident after that performance that the democrats will stand behind him and he'll get confirmed? >> sure. this is a short interview, but if you interviewed me for eight hours like they interviewed him in the senate this week, you and i would both glove up a little bit. so chuck hagel is a fine man. he was a good senator. i served with him. he's a republican. that should be a plus. we need more, and i think he will be an outstanding, terrific secretary of defense. >> some of your fellow democrats seem concerned though by what they saw as a shaky performance. >> this was eight hours. give the guy a break. i thought he did pretty good. >> your incoming chairman of the senate foreign relations committee, senator robert menendez, is now reviewing his relationship with a major contributor out of florida. it appears the fbi is investigating that relationship, as well. are you comfortable with him serving as
. >> my reference to the -- >> are you going to answer the question, senator hagel? >> he seemed to lose some of the republican support he may have had. are you still confident after that performance that the democrats will stand behind him and he'll get confirmed? >> sure. this is a short interview, but if you interviewed me for eight hours like they interviewed him in the senate this week, you and i would both glove up a little bit. so chuck hagel is a fine man. he was...
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would you have any problem with that nomination of senator hagel or for that matter senator kerry? >> well, i have no problem at all with john kerry. i've served with him for four years on the senate foreign relations committee. he's done outstanding work particularly in the middle east, has been a great envoy and diplomat to the united states and i think he would do great as secretary of state. as far as mr. hagel is concerned, i served with him on the senate, but he hasn't been nominated yet and i'll reserve any judgment until after the hearings we have on confirmation if, in fact, he is nominated. >> senator klobuchar, on senator hagel, even the top democrat on the foreign affairs committee eliot engel said he has severe issues with secretary -- the possibility of secretary hagel because of what he called his endemic hostility towards israel. do you share those concerns? >> well, again, i want to see what happens to these hearings. i intersected a brief period of time with senator hagel and have a lot of respect for who the president nominates and i want to say that john kerry w
would you have any problem with that nomination of senator hagel or for that matter senator kerry? >> well, i have no problem at all with john kerry. i've served with him for four years on the senate foreign relations committee. he's done outstanding work particularly in the middle east, has been a great envoy and diplomat to the united states and i think he would do great as secretary of state. as far as mr. hagel is concerned, i served with him on the senate, but he hasn't been...
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good morning, secretary hagel. you just heard those veterans, you're a veteran of vietnam yourself, what's your reaction to the article? >> well, thanks, martha. i'm glad you're doing a segment on this story. well, my reaction is, if these comments are real, and i'll address that in a second, but if they're real, it's beneath the dignity of any commander in chief. truly they're despicable. now, one of the points that veterans made, which was a good point, these are anonymous sources. but let's go back and look at the words from trump himself. starting in 2016 about what he said about john mccain and what he continued to say about john mccain. how he denigrated the service of generals mattis, mcmaster, and most recently, general kelly, the history of this president over the last three, four years is pretty clear. 2018 experience when he did not go to the american military cemetery in france, to recognize and honor the world war i marines, every other leader went, every other leader drove, leaders of france, germany
good morning, secretary hagel. you just heard those veterans, you're a veteran of vietnam yourself, what's your reaction to the article? >> well, thanks, martha. i'm glad you're doing a segment on this story. well, my reaction is, if these comments are real, and i'll address that in a second, but if they're real, it's beneath the dignity of any commander in chief. truly they're despicable. now, one of the points that veterans made, which was a good point, these are anonymous sources. but...
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. >>> we went straight to chuck hagel in our exclusive interview yesterday. it's a scandal that's shaken military families across the country. should it cost veteran affairs secretary eric shinseki his job? already, the american legion has called on the retired four-star general and vietnam vet to step aside. should general shinseki be accountable? >> there is no one who understands accountability more than general shinseki. >> does he have your support you? >> i do support general shinseki. but there's no margin here. if this, in fact, or any variation of this occurred, all the way along the chain accountability is going to have to be upheld here. because, we can never let this kind of outrage, if all of this is true, stand in this country. >> the average wait is five months. is that taking care of our veterans? >> no, it's not good enough. obviously. it has to be better. >> shouldn't we have predicted that there would be a backlog? we were in the middle of two wars. we had tens of thousands, millions deployed in this period. and no one predicted that, inclu
. >>> we went straight to chuck hagel in our exclusive interview yesterday. it's a scandal that's shaken military families across the country. should it cost veteran affairs secretary eric shinseki his job? already, the american legion has called on the retired four-star general and vietnam vet to step aside. should general shinseki be accountable? >> there is no one who understands accountability more than general shinseki. >> does he have your support you? >> i do...
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>> i have a meeting with senator hagel this week. i look forward to asking him a series of questions about israel, about iran as the major sponsor of the iran sanctions in the senate. i am concerned about some of the comments he has made about sanctions in the past. i think it's our best peaceful diplomacy tool to try to get the iranians to ensure we have no nuclear weapons which we cannot accept from iran and i support the president's view that it's not -- >> and you expect he will be confirmed? >> we'll see. i think that there's been enough senators who have said they would support him, but we'll see. of course, there's the hearings. that always, you know, gives us an insight, and i look forward to his personal answers to a series of my questions. >> i want to go in the end here just something very quickly happening in your home state between newark mayor cory booker and 89-year-old senator frank lautenberg, who basically suggested this week that booker deserved a spanking because he was coveting his seat. do you agree with that? s
>> i have a meeting with senator hagel this week. i look forward to asking him a series of questions about israel, about iran as the major sponsor of the iran sanctions in the senate. i am concerned about some of the comments he has made about sanctions in the past. i think it's our best peaceful diplomacy tool to try to get the iranians to ensure we have no nuclear weapons which we cannot accept from iran and i support the president's view that it's not -- >> and you expect he will...
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you heard secretary of defense chuck hagel talk about it. this is a huge issue. you heard general allen talk about it. that it's a matter of leadership. but is it more than that? does more need to happen? >> 26,000 sexual assaults in 2012 alone. men and women. i mean, the person who was responsible for sexual assaults and their accountability was accused of sexual assault. what has to happen here is legislation to ensure that we can take the reporting out of the chain of command and make sure that reporting can go straight to a military prosecutor. >> and the military will argue that will interrupt good order and discipline that the commander has to be in charge of those units. >> look, you can't -- no woman or man who's accusing someone of sexual assault can be expected to bring it up one above them in the chain of command, especially if that person is the person. >> i have the same concern that senator levin has about the chain of command. having said that -- it has to be done. there has to be legislation. fine-tuned in a way to make sure that the chain of comm
you heard secretary of defense chuck hagel talk about it. this is a huge issue. you heard general allen talk about it. that it's a matter of leadership. but is it more than that? does more need to happen? >> 26,000 sexual assaults in 2012 alone. men and women. i mean, the person who was responsible for sexual assaults and their accountability was accused of sexual assault. what has to happen here is legislation to ensure that we can take the reporting out of the chain of command and make...
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let's listen to secretary hagel. >> the reason we're advancing our program here for homeland security is to not take any chances. to stay ahead of the threat. >> we believe that this young lad ought to be deterred by that. if not, we'll be ready. >> general cartwright, that was a pretty alarming statement to have secretary hagel come out. and say they moved faster than we thought. is this alarming? >> it's alarming in the rhetoric side of the equation here and it has clearly propelled the administration towards a shift in the missile defense program. it is a program that has been labeled as well one that tends to pace the threat. in other words, don't build something until you need it. clearly, the shift that's going on inside the administration is to reduce the reliance and the focus on the regional capabilities that were put out. these are the patriots. and to start the focus, again, back on the homeland. and these are the ground-based interceptors in california and alaska. >> those mobile missiles -- >> the threat is the mobile missiles potentially which hasn't emerged yet. it's ti
let's listen to secretary hagel. >> the reason we're advancing our program here for homeland security is to not take any chances. to stay ahead of the threat. >> we believe that this young lad ought to be deterred by that. if not, we'll be ready. >> general cartwright, that was a pretty alarming statement to have secretary hagel come out. and say they moved faster than we thought. is this alarming? >> it's alarming in the rhetoric side of the equation here and it has...
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but chuck hagel saying this morning that bergdahl's health was in danger. >> martha raddatz, thanks very much. the debate just getting started in washington. but in bowe bergdahl's hometown nothing but happiness, they're ready to welcome him home. with yellow ribbons and a huge rally. here's neal karlinsky. >> reporter: for five long years, bowe bergdahl's parents have been waiting for this day, to hear that their son was free from their captors. in their hometown of hailey, idaho, people were overwhelmed. >> today was just -- i think everybody burst into tears. >> i didn't put makeup on for about four hours. i was crying with joy for hours. it was just -- it was such a relief. >> i'm afraid that i might never see them again. >> reporter: the only sign of bergdahl has been in scarce video snippets of the american soldier who went missing under mysterious circumstances in june 2009. there are reports he may have been off-base at the time. >> release me, please. i'm begging you. bring me home. >> reporter: the bergdahls rarely appeared in public but raged a relentless behind the scenes cam
but chuck hagel saying this morning that bergdahl's health was in danger. >> martha raddatz, thanks very much. the debate just getting started in washington. but in bowe bergdahl's hometown nothing but happiness, they're ready to welcome him home. with yellow ribbons and a huge rally. here's neal karlinsky. >> reporter: for five long years, bowe bergdahl's parents have been waiting for this day, to hear that their son was free from their captors. in their hometown of hailey, idaho,...
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i know secretary hagel has offered military assistance as well. you mentioned evacuation plans. i'm concerned if something happens, what is the evacuation plan and emergency plan that would take place? you're talking about -- and that group that these two suicide bombers claim to be taking credit for is an al-qaeda faction. and it's happening in the northern caucuses in russia. and outside of there in volgograd, which is formerly stalingrad, at the train station. very similar to what we saw in boston with the backpacks and blowing up things. all the briefings i've received from the intelligence community and the fbi indicate serious concerns. and we need to do a lot to step up security. i believe putin is doing a lot of that. these are the largest securities for the olympics games in the history of the olympics. >> if a constituent said i want to watch the olympics in sochi, would you tell them to go? >> well, that's a very good question. i have concerns. i know when i get back, i'll have better opinions on that. but i know the state department has issued a travel warning. that'
i know secretary hagel has offered military assistance as well. you mentioned evacuation plans. i'm concerned if something happens, what is the evacuation plan and emergency plan that would take place? you're talking about -- and that group that these two suicide bombers claim to be taking credit for is an al-qaeda faction. and it's happening in the northern caucuses in russia. and outside of there in volgograd, which is formerly stalingrad, at the train station. very similar to what we saw in...
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kerry and hagel need to be in the region now. they need to get a regional strategy together with our allies to deal with this situation. without their cooperation against the extremists this isn't going to happen. they're not going to do it on their own. they need us to lead them and we're not leading right now as a nation. >> now, when the president addressed this issued on friday, he twice used the word eventually, when talking about the threat this group would pose to u.s. interests, how far down the line until these pose a threat to the u.s.? >> this al qaeda faction, isis, in syria and now iraq, it's so extreme that al qaeda has denounced them. that's how dangerous they are. this isn't a down the road prospect. i would argue that not only is the threat great in iraq and syria, but so to the homeland. because we have a lot of individuals over there with legal travel documents that are trained, and these are the vicious, this is the worst of the worst, if they get back into the united states or western europe, i see that as th
kerry and hagel need to be in the region now. they need to get a regional strategy together with our allies to deal with this situation. without their cooperation against the extremists this isn't going to happen. they're not going to do it on their own. they need us to lead them and we're not leading right now as a nation. >> now, when the president addressed this issued on friday, he twice used the word eventually, when talking about the threat this group would pose to u.s. interests,...
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chuck hagel quit in the obama administration over similar types of disagrme abinet secretaries should leave. >> if you look at what the president responded to mcgurk, he said he nev m h presidential envoy for the global co liegs coalition to battle isis. how is it the president doesn't know this person? >> you know the answer to that. the administration is thousands -- the executive branch of government. i don't know who that person is. >> you don't know brett mcgurk? >> it was an obama appoint tee -- >> he was a rehnquist clerk. he is a life long republican. he is not an obama appoint tee. this is not a democrat. >> he's well-known within the folks that follow this topic. the fact that the president of the united states doesn't know oun't cause concern. >> i want to get into this decision to withdraw from syria. mcgurk opposed it. whether or not the president knows him. mattis opposed it. pompeo opposed. john bolton opposed it. anybody on the president's senior national security team in favor of this move? >> jon, in all fairness i've not been heavily involved in that decision. i'm n
chuck hagel quit in the obama administration over similar types of disagrme abinet secretaries should leave. >> if you look at what the president responded to mcgurk, he said he nev m h presidential envoy for the global co liegs coalition to battle isis. how is it the president doesn't know this person? >> you know the answer to that. the administration is thousands -- the executive branch of government. i don't know who that person is. >> you don't know brett mcgurk? >>...
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waiting for hagel's transfer order. the other, more dangerous detainees may need to be transferred to u.s. prisons. you believe at some point, that some of the detainees at guantanamo bay will serve their time on u.s. soil? >> yes, i do. >> reporter: i can hear some folks in congress saying, over my dead body. >> in addition to other issues with guantanamo, it is enormously expensive. >> reporter: so, as the sun sets on gitmo, the dilemma -- which of these prisoners pose a continuing threat and where should they go? for "this week," byron pitts, abc news, guantanamo bay. >>> and the roundtable weighs in later in the program. >>> up next, our closer look, is seattle leading the way in living wage. that debate in two minutes. the minimum wage. (mother vo) when i was pregnant... i got more advice than i knew what to do with. what i needed was information i could trust on how to take care of me and my baby. luckily, unitedhealthcare has a simple program that helps moms stay on track with their doctors and get the right care
waiting for hagel's transfer order. the other, more dangerous detainees may need to be transferred to u.s. prisons. you believe at some point, that some of the detainees at guantanamo bay will serve their time on u.s. soil? >> yes, i do. >> reporter: i can hear some folks in congress saying, over my dead body. >> in addition to other issues with guantanamo, it is enormously expensive. >> reporter: so, as the sun sets on gitmo, the dilemma -- which of these prisoners pose...
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even defense secretary chuck hagel waded into these ever-shifting waters. >> every qualified american who wants to serve our country should have an opportunity. >> reporter: as for laverne cox, her success on television has given a voice to many who once felt voiceless. >> having your story told validates you're experience. it's like, i'm not alone anymore. maybe i'll be okay. >> reporter: for "this week," byron pitts. abc, kansas city. >> here now, mara kiesling and sabrina ruben-erderly, who has covered this issue extensively. thanks to both of you for being here. mara, you have been active on this issue for at least a dozen years. now, you say we've come to the point "time" magazine says we're at a tipping point. you have had progress in courts. laverne cox coming in and being nominated for an emmy award. what is your sense? have we reached a critical moment here now for this movement? >> i think absolutely. and we're winning policy change. faster than we ever thought we could. the culture is changing really, really fast. but still, the truth is, while that's happening and while th
even defense secretary chuck hagel waded into these ever-shifting waters. >> every qualified american who wants to serve our country should have an opportunity. >> reporter: as for laverne cox, her success on television has given a voice to many who once felt voiceless. >> having your story told validates you're experience. it's like, i'm not alone anymore. maybe i'll be okay. >> reporter: for "this week," byron pitts. abc, kansas city. >> here now, mara...
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>> the president is relying on military advice from chairman dempsey and from secretary hagel. they believe that the strategy the president has laid out can be successful in degrading and destroying isil and there are troops on the ground. there are iraqi troops. there are kurdish troops, there are syrian troops who have been fighting isil at great expense and great sacrifice fighting on two fronts, fighting isil on the one hand and fighting the regime on the other. we think the strategy can succeed and most importantly we have the greatest military in the world. they believe that. >> how long will this take? >> i think the president has said it will be over several years. >> okay. ambassador power, thank you very much. i know you have a big weekend. >> thank you, george. >>> let's bring in our chief global affairs correspondent martha raddatz for more on this right now. pretty big prediction there from the u.n. ambassador, martha. there will be other nations joining the air strikes against syria. >> reporter: very confident about that. i haven't heard such confidence before. s
>> the president is relying on military advice from chairman dempsey and from secretary hagel. they believe that the strategy the president has laid out can be successful in degrading and destroying isil and there are troops on the ground. there are iraqi troops. there are kurdish troops, there are syrian troops who have been fighting isil at great expense and great sacrifice fighting on two fronts, fighting isil on the one hand and fighting the regime on the other. we think the strategy...
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. >> instead of the imminent threat, which hagel warned about, the white house now says it is a potential threat. whether it is potential or imminent, the threat from i.s.i.s. is resonating across the country. a poll this week showing 90% of americans believe i.s.i.s. poses a serious threat to the united states. and more now on the threat here at home, daniel benjamin served as ambassador-at-large and counterterrorism coordinator for the state department in the obama administration. and john cohen was counterterrorism coordinator at the department of homeland security until just two months ago, and you saw the i.s.i.s. threat emerge, and as we are coming on the air, there is a flight from geneva to beirut which has been escorted by fighter jets to land in rome because some of the baggage didn't match the passengers. it really does show you how tense things are right now. so, john cohen, you were most recently in department of homeland security. how serious do you think the threat is to the homeland? >> it's a very serious threat. obviously, as you've seen from earlier parts of the show, i
. >> instead of the imminent threat, which hagel warned about, the white house now says it is a potential threat. whether it is potential or imminent, the threat from i.s.i.s. is resonating across the country. a poll this week showing 90% of americans believe i.s.i.s. poses a serious threat to the united states. and more now on the threat here at home, daniel benjamin served as ambassador-at-large and counterterrorism coordinator for the state department in the obama administration. and...